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Postdoc within Genetics of Microbiota and Aging in c.elegans

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a position as Postdoc within genetics of microbiota and aging in C. elegans is open for appointment from 01.08.2020 – 31.03.2023 or soon hereafter. The position is part-time (30 hours per week).
The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience consists of five sections of which three are situated in Aalborg with research and teaching in Biotechnology, Applied Chemistry and Biology & Environmental Science, one in Copenhagen on Sustainable Biotechnology and one in Esbjerg on Chemical Engineering. The position is located within the Section of Biotechnology in the group for Medical Biotechnology with working place in Aalborg.

Job description

The C. elegans Group is offering the postdoc position funded by a Lundbeck Foundation Experiment grant. A new understanding of the microbiota as a master regulator of health and disease is currently revolutionizing biological and medical sciences. A wealth of unexpected links between the gut microbiota and health is currently being discovered (i.e. obesity, diabetes, allergy, cancer, immunity, mental health and even aging), but causal links remain speculative. Insight into what shapes the microbiota and how it affects the host is essential to unlock the tremendous potential understanding and even preventing a range of human and animal diseases. Using C. elegans we wish to uncover the molecular mechanisms involved in shaping the microbiota.

We are looking for a scientist with the following qualifications:

Proven record within molecular biology

Strong competences within C. elegans genetics and transgenics

Experience with microbiome research

Experience with CRISPR/CAS9.

Experience in teaching and supervision of students.

You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor Anders Olsen by e-mail: ao@bio.aau.dk

Qualification requirements:

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.

A current curriculum vitae.

Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.

Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.

Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.

Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.

Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below. An assessment committee will assess all candidates.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Sanne Vestergaard Hejlesen by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 3972. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.